NextJS Lead

5 - 10 years

7 - 12 Lacs

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Job Description

Position:

Technical Lead Next.js (L1)

Location:

Bangalore

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced L1 Lead / Technical Lead proficient in Next.js development. This pivotal role involves leading a team of Next.js developers, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, conducting code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and shaping architectural decisions. This position demands a combination of hands-on coding expertise, leadership qualities, and a deep understanding of modern web development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Guidance:

  • Lead and mentor a Next.js development team, offering technical guidance and support.
  • Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality, ensure maintainability, and enforce best practices.
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and design decisions for Next.js applications.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in Next.js applications.

Development & Implementation:

  • Design, develop, and deploy high-performance, scalable web applications using Next.js, React, and related technologies.
  • Implement rendering strategies such as SSR, SSG, and ISR based on project needs.
  • Develop and integrate RESTful APIs or GraphQL endpoints.
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility, responsiveness, and accessibility of applications.
  • Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.

Project Management & Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Engage in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Contribute to defining project scope, estimating effort, and meeting deadlines.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.

Performance Optimization & Best Practices:

  • Implement optimization techniques such as code splitting, lazy loading, image optimization, and efficient data fetching.
  • Ensure applications are SEO-friendly and meet performance benchmarks (e.g., Core Web Vitals).
  • Stay updated on latest trends, technologies, and best practices in Next.js and frontend development.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of web development experience, with at least 3+ years specializing in Next.js.
  • Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership or lead developer role.

Technical Skills:

  • Expert proficiency in Next.js framework (routing, API routes, data fetching, caching, dynamic routing, ISR, image optimization).
  • Strong expertise in React.js (Components, Hooks, Context API, Redux or other state management libraries).
  • Solid command of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
  • Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3 (responsive design, CSS-in-JS, preprocessors like Sass/Less).
  • Experience with RESTful APIs or GraphQL integration.
  • Strong understanding of version control systems (Git).
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
  • Knowledge of deployment strategies for Next.js apps (Vercel, AWS, Netlify).

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to adopt new technologies.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Education:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

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